June 2015 issue

Salone del Mobile 2015 | theme FlooringThis is the first in a series of reports about the Salone del Mobile 2015. Each report is based around a theme. The kickoff issue deals with the latest developments around a familiair theme here at Forbo: Flooring.

The Salone showed various perspectives such as; a classic flooring with a twist by Patricia Urquiola, an elegant flooring concept designed to provide orientation by Nendo, or a tasteful makeover of functional pallets into a glorious podium for a great furniture collection by Schemata architects for Vitra.

Biscuit

By Patricia UrQuiola- an unconventional contemporary perspective on a traditional fitting system for a parquet flooring.Commissioned by Listone Giordano

Alcantara Wood

Designed by Nendo- various alcantara (imitation suede) colours layered and rolled up to create a ‘log’ which is than cut into slices to create the effect of ‘alcantara tree-rings'. Designed for Alcantara

Warehouse

Schemata architects for Vitra- the warehouse character of the Vitra stand highlights the temporary character of the fair.

Stream

Need for Asahi Woodtec - a wood flooring system providing orientation by introducing different vertical joints.

Joints designed in three interval patterns; a wide one expressing ‘slowness’, a narrow one to create ‘quickness’, and a midpoint between the two.

Allowing one to determine a spatial direction and to create a sense of ‘pace’ or ‘speed’

Tradition

Nina van Bart- researches traditional methods and materials. Specific characteristics of nautical coiling rope are used as starting point to create new architectonical surfaces

Diesel Living

Collaboration of Diesel and Berti- The designs of this collection are provided by the Diesel Creative Team, while Berti Wooden Floors offers its know-how in product development and marketing

Silaï

Charlotte Lancelot for Gan- a collection that is referring to the old embroidery technique and playing with scale and materials to create a contemporary collection

Optic

Ignacio Larain Alfombras- by organising identical asymmetric rugs in different directions unique designs are created

Presented in expo AfghanMade about traditional craft by international designers. Curated by Wallpaper*

Level 2 by Sylvian Willenz- simplicity of lines is used to suggest and play with form, depth and perception. Commissioned by Nodus

Exit

Studio Irvine for Matteo Brioni- a modular system where rigid wooden elements are combined with adaptable terra cotta. The filling material is a protagonist as much as the rigid element

Endless

India Mahdavi for Bisazza- a series of ceramic tiles that offer by its asymmetric design endless pattern possibilities

Dry

Marcel Wanders for Moooi carpets- a collection of jacquard woven carpets that offer an optical illusion

Raw

IKEA- detail of presentation in old warehouse. The natural materials of the collection blend in well with the raw unfinished elements of the environment.

Red

Normann Copenhagen at the fair- a powerful red interior with a flood of deep red nuances. Colours like burgundy, berry and blush creating an uplifting and warming atmosphere

Woodskin

Woodskins- a malleable customisable wood, using triangular patterns on a flexible background